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Hawks are Starting to Soar Again

As a result of an up and down campaign, it’s hard to gauge how just how good the Atlanta Hawks are. They have played significantly better as of late, however, winning four of their last five to move into fifth in the Eastern Conference at 35-28 SU. Mike Budenholzer’s crew face a team they’ve historically dominated Tuesday when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz. Atlanta has won eight of its last nine versus the Jazz.

Shark Bites

The Hawks are 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games with a closing total of 192.5 or more.

The total has gone OVER in six of the Jazz' last eight games with two days off between games.

The total has gone UNDER in six of the Hawks' last seven games after consecutive wins.

While the Hawks are trending upwards, it’s the opposite for the Jazz, specifically at the betting window. Utah has been one of the worst bets in the NBA over recent weeks, going an ugly 1-7 ATS in their previous eight contests. The Jazz opened as 1-point favorites for tonight’s tilt. That’s a trend that won’t appeal to Utah bettors, as the Western Conference squad has gone 1-9 SU and ATS over their last 10 when labeled as a favorite as 1.5 or less.

The Hawks have been the best defensive team in the Association since mid-January, but they’ve caught fire on the offensive end of the floor lately. Atlanta, who’s allowing a league-low 96.7 points per game since January 16, has shot 48.4 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range over their last four.

Opening Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at BetOnline opened the Utah Jazz as -1.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 191 earlier at Bovada.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 102-94 win for the Hawks on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Utah Jazz sport a record of 29-33 and 29-32-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Hawks sit at 35-28 and 31-30-2 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 27-34-1 for the Utah Jazz and 30-32-1 for the Atlanta Hawks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Atlanta injuries news.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Utah Jazz and the No. 11-ranked Atlanta Hawks, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Atlanta Hawks rank No. 27 in the league with 41.78 per game. That compares with Utah's No. 21 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Utah is the NBA's No. 18-ranked team at 8.05 per game, while the Atlanta Hawks rate No. 8 with 9.54 per contest.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Paul Millsap scored 20 points and added 20 rebounds for a double-double, leading Atlanta over Los Angeles, 107-97, on Saturday at STAPLES Center.

The Jazz got a 28-point performance from Derrick Favors, who added 28 rebounds as Utah ran past New Orleans 106-94 on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.

Betting Trends

Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games

Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Utah is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games

Utah is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Atlanta at Toronto, Thursday, March 10thUtah at Golden State, Wednesday, March 9th

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